Project Manager - Programme Office (Contract)

Location: Woodford Halse

Member of: PMO (Program Management Office)

Reports to: Program Director

Hours of Work: 08:00-17:00 Monday - Friday inclusive (with 45 minutes for lunch break at 13:00). There may be flexibility for remote working.

About Us

Singer is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation; we are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: \"A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.\"

We are proud to foster a collaborative and supportive environment where people can thrive. As we grow, we're looking for a Program Manager to join our team and support our \"Everything Is Important\" culture.

Job Summary

Singer Vehicle Design is seeking a Project Manager to join the PMO team responsible for the delivery of all vehicle restoration programmes. Based in the UK, the successful candidate will work closely with engineering, operations, sourcing, and executive teams across both the UK and Los Angeles to ensure programme delivery targets are achieved on time and within scope.

The role requires strong program management capability, attention to detail, and experience within automotive product development environments. The Project Manager will support senior PMO leadership while leading key programme activities, maintaining core programme documentation, coordinating engineering release activities, and driving cross-functional delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Senior PMO team in managing programme delivery workstreams across multiple restoration programmes.
Maintain and manage core programme documentation, including:
- Product Development Letters (PDL)
- High Level Timing Plans (HLT)
- PMXU programme content and investment documentation
Lead and coordinate key programme meetings, including:
- OTG (Open to Go) meetings to ensure part delivery and implementation timing
- ETRS (Engineering Timed Release Schedule) reviews aligned to programme timing
- Change control meetings ensuring controlled implementation of programme changes
Support prototype build activities and associated programme requirements.
Produce and maintain weekly programme metrics and status reporting.
Lead smaller projects and programme activities where required.
Ensure programme timing, delivery targets, and cross-functional milestones are achieved.

Key Business Interfaces

Engineering
Supply Chain & Procurement
Operations
Sales & Marketing
Executive Leadership Team

Requirements

Experience in automotive product development and programme management preferred.
Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Leadership capability with the confidence to support strategic decision-making.
Proactive, energetic, and calm under pressure.
Reliable, punctual, and highly professional.
Strong team player with the ability to work effectively within a close-knit team environment.
Flexible approach to working hours when business needs require.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety, and company compliance procedures

Personal Specification

Must have great attention to detail
Leadership attributes to steer strategic decisions
Energetic, proactive, calm under pressure, personable and mature personality
Reliable and punctual
Strong team-worker - ability to thrive in a small, closely-knit team
Flexibility - being prepared to work longer hours when occasionally required
Adhere to a high level of personal presentation
Become familiar with and work to the company’s health and safety standards
To comply with all company policies and procedures
Support other departments when required

Required Experience & Knowledge

Specific automotive programme management experience
Low volume OEM Programme Management experience preferred
Management of cross-functional teams
Good Presentation skills
Data manipulation
Self-confident & enthusiastic – can motivate teams
Passionate about the product and programme delivery
Resilient to changes in direction

Education and Qualifications Required

Full Driving licence.

What We're Looking For

You will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills, a can-do attitude, be confident to work independently with guidance. Resilience, an acceptance of change management with the willing to self-develop with any future training and development needs.

This is a contract role, so the contractor will not be eligible for all benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.

To find out more about Singer Vehicle Design, take a look at our website:

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